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Le Figaro's front page features several key political stories related to the 2027 French presidential election, including discussions about potential candidates and primary elections. Other prominent news includes a report on the challenges in the real estate market and a criminal incident at an…
The president of Les Républicains, Bruno Retailleau, proposed organizing a primary election for the right and center on January 31 and February 7, to which Édouard Philippe's entourage reiterated his refusal, citing a risk of disunity and confusion.
Despite a looming real estate crisis, the government and the Bank of France are refusing to relax the 35% debt-to-income ratio rule for obtaining credit, much to the dismay of the Housing Minister.
Assailants reportedly threw projectiles, set trash cans on fire outside an Ehpad in the Loire region, and pushed two burning bins inside before forcing the entrance door.
A poll indicates that if Christine Lagarde were to run in the 2027 presidential election, she would be credited with 14% of the vote in the first round.
Political commentator Guillaume Tabard analyzes Éric Zemmour's current position and his search for a renewed role in French politics.
A poll on presidential stature shows Marine Le Pen increasing her lead over other contenders, while Jean-Luc Mélenchon is in last place.
